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  1. When you present your biometric passport at a border control point, the following verification process typically occurs:

    1. Data Retrieval: The chip is scanned to retrieve the stored biometric data.
    2. Biometric Comparison: This data is compared in real-time to the biometric features of the person presenting the passport using specialized devices.
    3. Authentication: If the data match, it proves that the presenter is the legitimate holder of the passport.
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    When you present your biometric passport at a border control point, the following verification process typically occurs:

    1. Data Retrieval: The chip is scanned to retrieve the stored biometric data.
    2. Biometric Comparison: This data is compared in real-time to the biometric features of the person presenting the passport using specialized devices.
    3. Authentication: If the data match, it proves that the presenter is the legitimate holder of the passport.

    Understanding Biometric Passports: Feat…

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    Passport control officers will scan your fingerprints or take a photo of your face. This information will be recorded in a digital file. Your passport (biometric or non-biometric) will not be stamped. This process can be quicker if you register some of your data in advance. You can do this by using:

    How will the EES work? What is new duri…

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    What if I have a biometric passport?
    The passport control officers will only verify your fingerprints and photo, which will take less time. In rare cases, it may be necessary to collect and record your data again. If you hold a biometric passport, you will be able to enter more quickly using the self-service system (if available at that border crossing point).

    How will the EES work? What is new during the border checks?

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    Is Mobile Passport Control a Global Entry alternative?
    Mobile Passport Control (MPC) is a free app that allows travelers to submit their travel document, photo, and customs declaration information, before they arrive at the immigration checkpoint at a US airport. Travelers just have to download the app, which is available for Apple and Android.

    Mobile Passport Control App: Save Time At US Immigration

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    Why is biometrics important for US National Security?
    The use of biometrics is important for U.S. national security. Fingerprints of a visa holder are compared with similarly collected fingerprints at all U.S. ports of entry. The use of fingerprints has many benefits. We reduce the use of stolen and counterfeit visas. We protect against entry by terrorists and others who pose a security risk.

    Safety & Security of U.S. Borders: Biometrics - Travel

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    How does CBP's biometric technology work?
    The technology shortens the time inbound travelers spend with CBP officers from 3 minutes to 30 to 60 seconds. Photo by Manuel Garcia At the same time that CBP was focusing on biometrics, the agency was developing technology that would expedite the processing of travelers and reduce wait times in airports.

    CBP Biometric Testing | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

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    Why do we need biometrics in our visas?
    The U.S. continues to work to ensure that access to our country is not impeded for legitimate international travelers. In the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002, the U.S. Congress mandated the use of biometrics in U.S. visas.

    Safety & Security of U.S. Borders: Biometrics - Travel

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    What is CBP's biometric exit mobile?
    One of CBP’s innovations is the Biometric Exit Mobile, a handheld, mobile device that allows officers on the jetway to run travelers’ fingerprints through law enforcement databases as travelers are exiting the U.S. Photo by Rob Brisley

    CBP Biometric Testing | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

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  4. U.S. Customs and Border Protection
    https://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/mobile-passport-control

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  5. U.S. Customs and Border Protection
    https://www.cbp.gov/travel/biometrics

    Biometrics - U.S. Customs and Border Protection